How to Buy an Olympus Camera

Olympus offers both digital SLR (single lens reflex) or compact cameras and 35mm film cameras, and according to the Olympus website, the company has been a leader in innovation for years. Among its achievements was the first wide angle lens-shutter camera, the first camera with interchangeable lenses and the first auto-connect USB camera. Follow the steps to learn how to buy an Olympus camera.

Instructions

Step1
Find an electronics store or website to compare the Olympus line of cameras. Browse Olympus's official website, and search for stores such as Best Buy and Target which also have websites with printed product information and convenient comparison grids.

Step2
Consider the type of camera you wish to purchase: digital or film, SLR or compact. Shop while thinking about what you will use the camera for, and the size that would work best for you. DSLRs and SLRs are great for versatility and professional quality photos, but are expensive and bulky. Compact cameras are usually cheaper and fit better in a purse or pocket.

Step3
Keep any lenses and other accessories you already have that can fit onto a new camera. Many Olympus lenses mix and match with older models, and often USB cables and other accessories are interchangeable.

Step4
Check and try out the resolution and optical zoom of the camera before you purchase it. For a digital camera, look for at least 5 megapixels—most Olympus cameras are equipped with 6 mp or higher—if you plan to print photos to 11 by 14 or larger. Look for an optical zoom of at least 3x—most Olympus cameras have this. The EVOLT E-410 and E-510 and Stylus 1000 are equipped with a 10 megapixel resolution.

Step5
Decide whether you want an upgradeable camera. If you buy an EVOLT DSLR camera, you can easily buy better lenses, flashes and other equipment to better your photography. If you aren't sure, go with a moderately priced SP or IS model or lower priced compact FE, Stylus or Trip model.

Step6
Know what else you might want to focus on, such as LCD size, anti-shake, semi-automatic modes, rechargeable batteries, built-in or add-on flash. Most digital models have a 2.5-inch LCD screen, with the Stylus730 having an impressive 3-inch LCD, and many use digital image stabilization to make fuzziness and blurriness nonexistent.

Step7
Stick to your budget. Be sure to think about extra expenses such as a camera bag, lenses, filters, batteries, digital image software, memory cards and extended warranties

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OLYMPUS BLS-1 Digital Camera Battery
OLYMPUS BLS-1 Battery Compatible with Battery Code:
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OLYMPUS BLS-1 Battery Fits Models:
Olympus E-400 Olympus EVOLT E-410
Battery type : 7.20V, 1500mAh, rechargeable, Lithium Ion
Your price : £ 13.26

OLYMPUS LI-10B Digital Camera Battery
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Battery type : 3.7V, 1150mAh, rechargeable, Lithium Ion
Your price : £ 8.9

OLYMPUS LI-12B Digital Camera Battery
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Battery type : 3.7V, 1200mAh, rechargeable, Lithium Ion
Your price : £ 7.59

OLYMPUS LI-30B Digital Camera Battery
OLYMPUS LI-30B Battery Fits Models: OLYMPUS MICRO MINI DIGITAL OLYMPUS MJU MINI DIGITAL OLYMPUS MJU MINI DIGITAL S OLYMPUS STYLUS VERVE DIGITAL
Battery type : 3.7V, 550mAh, rechargeable, Lithium Ion
Your price : £6.8

OLYMPUS LI-40B Digital Camera Battery
OLYMPUS LI-40B Battery Fits Models: OLYMPUS D-630 Olympus D-630 Zoom Olympus FE-5500 OLYMPUS IR-300 OLYMPUS SLIM FE-5500 Olympus SP-700 Olympus X-600
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Digital cameras: Transferring pictures from older digital camera to newer

I have some pictures, which were taken with a Powershot SD700 IS digit camera. Would like to transfer the pictures to a new model Powershot SD 950 IS.Tried to transfer the pictures using Canon Camerawindow application. However pictures will not transfer to the Powershot SD 950 IS.Can I, or how do I transfer photo's from a older digit camera to a newer model. Please help!Thanks,~M-->

1.You cannot write to a camera through the USB cable.The camera treats it as a one way street; from the camera to the computer.The camera does not want any outside source to write to the camera.If you have a card reader/writer, you can write to a memory card.But, it is unlikely that the camera will see anything that you add to the card. When the camera writes to the card it also updates the FIB (file information block) on the card, so that it can keep track of the pictures it takes.Also if you have ideas of taking a card from one camera and putting it in a different camera and taking more pictures to that card, you can get into trouble. Being two similar Canon cameras, it might work but I would suggest you make sure that you have a back up copy on the computer before trying it.The proper way to reuse a memory card from a different camera is to copy all the files to your computer.Then Format the card with the new camera before taking any pictures.The Format will deleted all pictures on the card.If you want to carry around pictures for others to see, I suggest you get a multimedia player.

2. want to do that ?It seems that you are going about the wrong way to achieve somethng .... Unless your camera can be used as a mass storge device (i.e. like a hard disk) which requires the installation of the appropriate drivers supplied with the camera, picture files cannot be freely transfered "in camera"-->

3.She's the type that will do that. She uses hers as a picture viewer and taker. With the 2GB card in the camera that's some 1000 pictures so it's a mom's idea of how to use this tech.Oh the days with your 35mm and rolls of 27 shot film. We used to think before clicking. Now it's click, click, click...Bob-->

4.I would never even think about keeping all my pictures on one card.But after hearing from people who want larger and larger capacity memory cards, it is apparent that many people do just that.But the frightening thing is, many of these people do not have a copy of the pictures on their computer or saved to a CD.Absolutely no back-up.That sends shivers up my spine.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 camera specs
Date announced: 2008-07-21
Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.33" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 18X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 27mm - 486mm
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F4.4
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
Auto focus: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Optical image stabilization: Yes
Macro (min. distance): Yes (1 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No

LCD display: Yes/2.7"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Electronic

Storage method: 50MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card (Buy digital camera memory card now! )
Storage capacity (w/included card):
Batteries used: CGR-S006 (1) (Buy Panasonic digital camera batteries now! )
Battery life
(CIPA standard): 460 shots

Canon EOS Rebel Xsi camera specs
Date announced: 2008-01-23
Max resolution: 4272 x 2848 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 22.2 x 14.8 mm (CMOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Max. Aperture: N/A
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Optical image stabilization: No
Macro (min. distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes

LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical

Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolutions (recording limit): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes

Storage method: SD/SDHC card (no card included) (Buy digital camera memory card now! )
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: LP-E5 (1) (Buy Canon digital camera batteries now! )
Battery life
(CIPA standard): 500 shots

Sony Cybershot DSCW170 10.1MP Camera specs
Brand Name: Sony
Model: B0012V3D3C
Optical Sensor Resolution: 10.1 MP
optical_sensor_technology: Super HAD CCD
Optical zoom: 5 x
maximum_aperture_range: F/3.3-5.2
Minimum focal length: 5 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 25 millimeters
Lens Type: Zoom lens
optical_sensor_size: 1/2.3"
Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
Storage method: digital camera memory card
Batteries used: Sony digital camera batteries
Display Size: 2.7 inches
light_sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto, ISO 1600, ISO 3200
Image types: JPEG
Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
Exposure Control Type: Beach, Snow, High sensitivity, Landscape, Smile shutter, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Twilight mode
Viewfinder Type: Optical

Nikon D60 Camera specs
Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction lens
2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Technical Details
Sensor: 10.2 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 3872 x 2592
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card (Buy digital camera memory card now! )
Batteries used: Nikon digital camera batteries
Compressed Format: JPEG
Compressed Format: NEF (RAW)
LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch
LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec.
Light Metering Method: Spot
Light Metering Method: Matrix metering
Light Metering Method: TTL
Light Metering Method: Center Weighted
Exposure Modes: Auto
Exposure Modes: Manual
Exposure Modes: Landscape
Exposure Modes: Portrait
Exposure Modes: Close-up

Kodak EasyShare C813 8.2MP Digital Camera spec:
8.2-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
3x optical zoom lens, 5x digital zoom; HD still capture and VGA video
2.4-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD
Digital image stabilization reduces blur
Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Batteries used: Kodak digital camera batteries
Technical Details
Brand Name: Kodak
Model: 1327832
Optical Sensor Resolution: 8.2 MP
optical_sensor_technology: CCD
Optical zoom: 3 x
maximum_aperture_range: F/2.7-4.8
Minimum focal length: 36 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 108 millimeters
Lens Type: Zoom lens
optical_sensor_size: 1/2.5"
Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
Display Size: 2.4 inches
light_sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto, ISO 1250
Image types: JPEG
Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
Exposure Control Type: Beach, Document, Snow, High sensitivity, Landscape, Portrait mode, Close-up, Museum, Back light, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Children, Fireworks, Night landscape, Flower, Sports mode, Sunset

Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd 10MP Digital Camera spec
10-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
12x optical zoom; Picture Stabilization mode
2.7-inch, high-resolution LCD; Panorama Shooting mode
Face Detection with Automatic Red Eye Removal
Stores images on xD or SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Batteries used: Fujifilm digital camera batteries

Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera spec
Technical Details
10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
3.6x optical wide-angle zoom; Face Detection
2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD
Waterproof to 33 feet; shockproof to 6.6 feet
Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)
Batteries used: Olympus digital camera batteries

Casio Exilim EX-S10RD 10.1MP 3x Zoom 2.7-Inch LCD Screen Digital Camera (Red) spec:
Product Features
10mp with 3x zoom
Auto shutter
You Tube ready
Instant video button
Face detection
Technical Details
Brand Name: Casio
Model: EX-S10ARDEBC
Batteries used: Casio digital camera batteries
Optical Sensor Resolution: 10 MP
optical_sensor_technology: CCD
Optical zoom: 3 x
maximum_aperture_range: F/2.8-5.3
Minimum focal length: 6.3 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 18.9 millimeters
Lens Type: Zoom lens
optical_sensor_size: 1/2.3"
Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
Display Size: 2.6 inches
light_sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO auto, ISO 50, ISO 1600
Image types: JPEG
Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
Exposure Control Type: program AE
Viewfinder Type: None
Width: 2.15 inches

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 / DMC-FS15

Panasonic is introducing three new entry-level cameras today. The first two models are in their ultra-compact FS-series:

Lumix DMC-FS7 [specs]
10.1 Megapixel CCD
F2.8-5.9, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 33 - 132 mm
Optical image stabilization
Ultra-compact body comes in silver, black, blue, pink, and a rather hideous green
2.7" LCD display, with 230,000 pixels
Venus Engine IV processor
Intelligent Auto Mode picks a scene mode for you, detects faces, and boosts the ISO based on subject movement
Records movies at 848 x 480 (16:9) at 30 frames/second
50MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card slot
Uses proprietary lithium-ion battery; 360 shots per charge
Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic digital camera battery
Ships in late March for $160

Lumix DMC-FS15 [specs] - changes:
12.1 Megapixel CCD
F3.3-5.9, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 29 - 145 mm
Additional features in Intelligent Auto Mode include AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure
330 shots per charge
USB 2.0 High Speed support
Available in silver, black, and blue
Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic digital camera battery
Priced at $200

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Panasonic today announced two new additions to its LUMIX FS-Series of digital cameras, the DMC-FS7 and the DMC-FS15. The FS models, a stylish sister line of the highly-acclaimed LUMIX FX-Series, combine easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a model they can slip in their pockets.

The 12.1 megapixel DMC-FS15 features a 29mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 5x optical zoom. Panasonic has enhanced the Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) on the DMC-FS15 from the previous FS models to now include AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure functions in addition to Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. AF Tracking enables the user to “lock” the focus onto a moving subject. The camera then automatically tracks the subject as it moves, keeping it in focus without the need to hold the shutter button halfway down. Additionally, Intelligent Exposure helps capture natural-looking images by suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights. It continually monitors the light source in the shooting environment and automatically activates the backlight compensation function if it detects the light source is behind the subject.

The 10.1 megapixel DMC-FS7 features a bright F2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 4x optical zoom and iA mode, comprised of four functions including Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. Like the DMC-FS15, the DMC-FS7 also include a newly-added independent iA button on top of the camera that lets the user enter directly into the mode without going into the menu.

“These new additions to the LUMIX FS-Series incorporate a number of enhanced quality and convenience features that provide consumers with simple-to-use, intuitive cameras at an affordable price,” said David Briganti, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “By combining Leica lenses, Intelligent Auto Mode and powerful image processing with a sleek and compact design, the FS Series cameras are ideal for consumers looking to take easy, high-quality photos on the go.”

Other features of both FS models include a Venus Engine IV processor, which enables an advanced processing system and quick response times. An intelligent LCD screen detects light conditions and automatically adjusts the brightness levels for viewing in sunlight and helps to preserve battery life. The new Photo Frame mode lets the user put attractive borders around photos, so when printed, they look like postcards in picture frames. Also, the new My Scene setting lets the user assign their most frequently used Scene modes to the setting, and with a simple switch, access that scene instantly. The FS-Series is also capable of recording WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in 16:9 wide-screen format, as well as standard VGA (640 x 480) format.

The DMC-FS15 will be available in silver, black and blue at a suggested retail price (SRP) of $199.95. The DMC-FS7 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink and green at an SRP of $159.95. Both models will be available in late March 2009.

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Casio Exilim EX-S5 / EX-S12

The final two Exilim models are in the ultra-thin category. The EX-S5 is a pretty basic point-and-shoot camera, while the EX-S12 has some of the bells and whistles found in the Z-series models above. Here are the details on both of these:

Exilim EX-S5 [specs]
10.1 Megapixel CCD
F3.1-5.6, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35.5 - 106.5 mm
Ultra-thin body comes in SIX colors: blue, black, gold, pink, purple, and silver
2.7" LCD display with 114,960 pixels
Point-and-shoot opreation, with 23 scene modes
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From the you-can't-make-this-stuff-up file:
"As well as the rectangular focusing frame usually displayed on the LCD monitor, users can choose designs such as a heart or a butterfly for the frame design. When the camera is correctly focused, a beautiful heart can be displayed, and when correct focus is not achieved the heart pattern breaks up. This makes it easy to ensure correct focus, and it is fun, too."
Records movies at 848 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
SD/SDHC card slot
Uses NP-80 li-ion battery; no word on battery life
Ships in March for $180

Exilim EX-S12 [specs] - changes:
12.1 Megapixel CCD
F2.8-5.3, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 36 - 108 mm
2.7" LCD display has 230,160 pixels
Exilim Engine 4.0
Even more scene modes
Exilim EX-S12 Casio digital camera battery
Same Dynamic Photo and Makeup features as the Z270/Z400
Records movies at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) with sound
Uses NP-60 li-ion battery
Comes in silver, pink, green, and black
Priced at $250

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

LAS VEGAS, NV, JANUARY 8, 2009 — Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., released some exciting details about its upcoming digital camera models today. Soon to be released are the slim, compact High Speed EXILIM models EX-FS10 and EX-FC100 featuring high-speed burst shooting faster than an SLR camera, and the EXILIM models EX-Z400, EX-Z270, and EX-S12, which make the most of Casio’s high-speed image processing engine to enable users to cut and paste moving subjects onto still backgrounds.

Casio has been a pioneer in digital cameras for over ten years. The new models maintain Casio’s long tradition of innovation and creativity. In 1995, Casio introduced the QV-10, the world’s first consumer digital camera with an LCD monitor so users could view the images they had just taken. In 2002, the company released the EX-S1, a card-sized camera so thin that it could be carried anywhere. In 2008, Casio launched the highly anticipated EX-F1 and EX-FH20, boasting high-speed burst shooting capabilities to ensure that users would never miss a crucial moment again, not to mention the ability to record high-speed movies that capture motion too fast for the human eye to perceive.

Casio’s effective use of fast digital technologies to deliver unprecedented high-speed burst shooting and high-speed image processing of these new models has exceeded all expectations of what digital cameras should be able to accomplish. These stylish cameras are the first bold step in a major transformation of the traditional definition of the photograph, offering users entirely new ways of enjoying still and moving images.

High Speed EXILIM models EX-FS10 and EX-FC100By reducing the size of the circuitry and the image sensor units, Casio has produced two very small cameras that offer a high-speed 30 shot-per-second burst rate and high-speed movies at a maximum of 1000 fps. The EX-FS10 is a card-sized camera just .64” thin, and the EX-FC100 is a compact camera that fits perfectly in the palm of the hand. These cameras also offer a number of other innovative functions including allowing the user to capture a still image while viewing the movement of their subject in slow motion and automatically selecting and saving one frame from continuous shots.

EXILIM models EX- Z400, EX-Z270, and EX-S12 Taking advantage of the high-speed image processing abilities of Casio’s state-of-the-art EXILIM Engine 4.0, which is built into these models, the new Dynamic Photo function allows the photographer to cut out the main subject of interest in an image that has just been captured and then combine it with another image to form the background. Users can also cut and paste several rapid-succession images to create a moving subject on a still background. This function makes it easy for users to create composite scenes from an image juxtaposition that exists only in virtual reality, or they can create a composite image that conveys a certain message. Casio technologies like these are creating whole new avenues of enjoyment that go far beyond mere picture-taking, delivering greater creative and viewing pleasure.

Casio has set up a special website (http://www.exilim.com/) that demonstrates many interesting ways to use the Dynamic Photo function. Following the release of the cameras, Casio will offer new services that expand the fun of the Dynamic Photo function
Also to be released at this time is the EXILIM EX-S5 — a camera with a compact body based on a new design concept — which makes high-quality photographic functionality simpler to use than ever before.

“Casio is dedicated to creating ‘out of the box’ features and new technology packed into our digital cameras,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Sales for Digital Imaging Division at Casio America, Inc. “We continue to be at the forefront of the digital camera market, providing new levels of convenience for the consumer taking photographs and shooting high-quality videos.”
The six new cameras will be available at retail in March. The EX-FS10, MSRP $349.99 will be available in blue, gray, red and white; the EX-FC100, MSRP $399.99 will be available in gray and white; the EX-Z400, MSRP $299.99, will be available in brown, gold and pink; the EX-Z270, MSRP $229.99, will be available in black, gray, gold and pink; the EX-S12, MSRP $249.99, will be available in silver, pink, green and black; and the EX-S5, MSRP $179.99 will be available in blue, black gold, silver, pink and purple.

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How to Get the Best Price on a Memory Card for a Digital Camera

With all the different digital camera memory cards out there and places to buy them, you may be wondering if you are getting the best deal. Here's how to get the best deal on a memory card.

Step1
The first important thing to know is that not all digital cameras will work well with all brands of memory cards even if it is the same format. Why this is I'm not sure but I've had this experience with my camera already. It is a good idea to find out if other brands of cards will work before you buy and if you are not sure, be sure you can return the open package if it doesn't. My advice, bring the camera with you to the store if you are unsure and have the sales person open it for you so there is no issue returning. You may have to actually buy it first but at least you'll have a witness that works there that it just didn't work for you.

Step2
Compare online prices before purchasing. Very often online retailers will offer lower prices online than in their store. If you're very lucky, they'll offer free shipping as well.

Step3
Ebay and Craigslist are great places to buy memory cards if you know exactly what you are looking for. Returning these cards may be difficult so keep that in mind before purchasing. If you buy a used card, it is very possible that the life of that card will not be very long.

Step4
Check your local newspaper and online coupon websites for deals. Some retailers will actually match their competitors prices. Bring the circular with you if you find a good deal somewhere else.

Step5
If you are purchasing several items in the store, do not forget to haggle a little bit. Many of these salespeople are getting commissions and your sale directly affects their paycheck. Salespeople are desperate these days to make a sale so there is a good chance that you will get a deal. Perhaps even something for free.

Step6
If you have good credit, some stores will offer you a discount if you apply for their credit card . If you are purchasing a lot of stuff, then this discount may pay off. Be sure to pay your balance in full if you decide to go this route.

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How to Buy Digital Camera Batteries

Most cameras come with their own battery, but the average photographer usually has a need for additional digital camera batteries. Perhaps your digital camera battery no longer holds a charge or has completely died. Maybe you would like digital camera batteries that last longer than your current battery. Perhaps you want spare digital camera batteries to prevent running out of juice during an important photoshoot. No matter your reason, eBay has made it very easy to buy inexpensive digital camera batteries online.

Step1
To buy digital camera batteries, first open your web browser and go to digital camera battery online supplier's home page.

Step2
In the search field, type in the name of your digital camera model (for example, Canon Powershot A720 IS or Nikon D300) and then type the keyword, battery. This will bring up an extensive list of digital camera batteries for your model. Many of the digital camera batteries will be aftermarket or generic batteries, but they tend to be MUCH less expensive and many also boast longer-lasting charges.

Step3
Scroll through the list of digital camera batteries that are currently for sale. Read several auctions to get an idea of features, brands, and typical price range.

Step4
Once you choose your battery, it is a good idea to check the seller’s feedback to make sure they are a reputable seller of digital camera batteries. Look for lots of positive feedback, remarks about digital camera batteries performing well, and excellent customer service.

Step5
Bid on the camera battery auction or buy it now, depending on the type of auction.

Step6
As soon as you receive the battery, be sure to charge it fully and test it in your camera to make sure it works as advertised.

Tips & Warnings
· Be careful when buying aftermarket or generic digital camera battery. Be sure the battery is safe and will work in your camera. Just have common sense, do thorough research, and you will be fine.

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How to Transfer Photos From a Digital Camera

Do you feel like throwing your new camera against a wall? You are not alone. While it is not technically difficult to transfer photos from a digital camera, the process is often not easy for some. Whether your software fails to work properly or your computer locks up, one or more of the following tips can help navigate you through the process.

Step1 Install your digital camera software before you try to transfer photos. Install the accompanying digital camera software first before attempting to connect the camera to the computer via an USB port. Even if you elect to use a different photo editing program, the accompanying CD may include needed software components for your PC. Additionally, check the camera manufacturer's website for updated software and camera drivers.

Step2 Install your photo editing software of choice as it may be designed to import photos from a digital camera. When connecting the camera to the computer you may be prompted by the software, or your operating system, as to how to handle the photos).

Step3 Select the lowest compression (fine) or highest resolution (RAW or JPEG format) on your camera prior to taking photos and before transferring them. This will provide you with the highest quality images which can be compressed for size in photo editing software. Adjust this setting if low resolution (such as for email) is desired.

Step4 Turn the camera on and plug the USB cord into the camera and an open USB slot on the computer. Follow the prompts from your computer. If no prompts are given, look under the "My Computer" icon (or equivalent) and look for your camera and files (designated by a Drive Letter). These files can be copied and pasted onto your hard drive.

Step5 USB memory card reader Try a memory card reader for a fast and easy way to transfer photos from a digital camera. Simply take the memory card out of the camera and place it in the slot. Follow the prompts in Step 4. Memory Card Readers may be found equipped with the computer, built into some printers or purchased separately and plugged into a USB port.

Step6 Uninstall pre-existing camera software, including web cams, if problems still occur. The conflict may lie with another camera-related program. After you install the new digital camera software and get it working properly, then try to reinstall older programs to get both to work.

Tips & Warnings
Use USB 2.0 technology for faster results as you transfer photos from a digital camera. This upgrade, if needed, requires an easy to install USB card or USB hub (multiple USB ports), widely available in computer supply stores.

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Purchasing and getting the most out of digital camera batteries, whether your digital camera uses an alkaline battery, rechargable NiMH battery, or propietary battery.

#1: Long Exposures Require More Battery PowerIf you need to take photos requiring long exposures, expect your batteries to drain quicker.

#2: Batteries in Cold WeatherBring along extra batteries if you plan on taking photos in the cold winter months.

#3: Don't Mix and Match Brands and TypesTo prevent possible damage, only insert similar digital camera batteries.

#4: Keep Extra Batteries Handy!Got a digital camera? Always keep extra batteries handy!

#5: Keep Playback to a MinimumUsing the playback mode of your digital camera may wear out your batteries.

#6: Don't Use Alkaline AA - Use RechargeablesWhy you should use rechargeable batteries with your digital camera.

#7: Those Batteries Won't Stay Charged ForeverDigital camera batteries may lose their charge over time. Don't let under-charged batteries keep you from taking great photos!

#8: Never Get Batteries WetWater can corrode batteries, damaging them and possibly your digital camera.

#9: Never Charge Incompatible AA BatteriesTo prevent fire, only insert similar batteries into your battery charger.

#10: Take Batteries Out of the Digital CameraRemove batteries from your digital camera when not in use.

#11: Travel Overseas? May Need a Different Charger or ConvertersTo charge digital camera batteries outside of your native country may require a small added investment.

#12: Battery Conservation TipsMake your digital camera batteries last longer. Here's how.

#13: Use an Add-On NiMH Power PackGet more use out of your old AA NiMH batteries.

#14: What is mAh?What does mAh mean when it comes to digital camera batteries?

#15: Recycle Your NiMH BatteriesDon't throw away your old rechargeable AA batteries - they are recyclable.

#16: Bring a Battery Charger on TripsEven if you have lots of rechargeable AA batteries, you should still bring a charger with you on trips.

#17: Buy Extra Proprietary BatteriesEnsure you have a backup digital camera battery for long photo shoots.

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PMA 2006: The Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS is announced today. 6 megapixels, image stabilized 4x (first time on an IXUS), ISO 800. The Canon IXUS 800 IS will be available from April 2006, priced at £399.00 / €589.99.

Canon UK Press Release
Canon’s new Digital IXUS 800 IS: A new class of IXUS (called the Canon PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH in the USA).

Canon is pleased to announce the launch of the Digital IXUS that advanced photographers have been waiting for – the 6.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 800 IS. Redefining the boundaries of compact camera design, the new flagship of the Digital IXUS range fits a 4x optical zoom lens and Canon’s optical Image Stabiliser (IS) technology into an incredibly slender body. “IXUS is synonymous with distinctive style and leading technology,” comments Mogens Jensen, head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “The Digital IXUS 800 IS adds another dimension to the range with a new level of functionality that will thrill serious photo enthusiasts.

Exquisitely styled with a unique ‘Curvature and Stream’ design, the camera incorporates a host of cutting-edge features and shooting options to satisfy the most demanding of photographers, including: - ISO 800 and optical IS for flash-free indoor shooting - Canon’s DIGIC II image processor, iSAPS and 9-point AiAF - Wide viewing angle 2.5” LCD screen - 16 shooting modes - My Colors photo effects - Widescreen (16:9) stills recording - 30fps VGA movies.

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How to Buy a Digital Camera

Are you looking for a digital camera but confused by all the features, doodads and tech talk? Here's some help in sorting out what's the best one for you.

Steps

1. Whilst brand names can help you make a decision based on reliability or quality of picture, remember that sometimes a cheap camera will satisfy your needs as well as a more expensive one.
2. Decide if you want to Scroll or Press. Are you comfortable with wading through menus to change basic settings? Or would you rather just press a button? Smaller cameras may be cooler, but larger cameras have buttons.
3. Consider how wide you want to go. Smaller cameras have narrower-angle lenses, so you won't get that whole building in without getting way back. A 28mm (film equivalent) lens will give you all the wide you'll need.
4. Get a grip. Even some larger cameras have uncomfortably small hand grips. The grip should just fill the inside curve of your fingers. Many small cameras have no grip at all. Will you get a major finger cramp just trying to hold on?
5. Don't get too hung up on the megapixels. Lens quality and camera responsiveness are far more important. 5/6 megapixels is more than enough to create good quality 4x6 prints. Within a range of plus or minus 1 or 2 megapixels, the images will be virtually indistinguishable from one another (with an 8 megapixel camera compared with a 10 megapixel camera for instance, the difference in resolution is not significant).
6. Consider your need for speed. Many cheap cameras have a substantial time lag between pressing the button and actually taking the picture. If you're going to take pics of your kids, this is something to think about -- they move fast! Also, consider the continuous frame rate - for action shots, a continuous frame rate of at least 5 frames per second is desirable. The camera should be capable of taking 5 frames per second, for at least four seconds before the internal memory buffer is filled. Cameras with slower continuous frame rates and/or smaller internal memory buffers will be frustrating, and make certain types of photography difficult, if not impossible.
7. Digital camera battery Type. Many cameras use proprietary batteries, rather than standard AA batteries. Consider that someday, the battery that comes with your camera will stop working or get lost, and you will need to obtain a replacement. Your batteries will generally die at the worst possible time, like the first day of your vacation, or at your daughter's wedding. Proprietary batteries may be difficult or impossible to replace (especially on short notice), where many types of AA batteries are available nearly anywhere, and at any time.
8. Weight quality vs. quantity. A DSLR (that's a digicam with interchangeable lenses) will give you better pictures and is actually easier to operate than a small camera, but it'll weigh more and cost more.
9. Memory card format. Compact Flash cards are the defacto standard in professional cameras, and are available in capacities up to 16GB as of late 2006. The Compact Flash card format has been in constant use since its inception in 1994, and shows no sign of obsolescence in the forseeable future. Compact Flash drives and related software drivers are compatible with nearly all operating systems. Regardless of the camera you choose, it should be capable of using Compact Flash memory cards, perhaps in addition to the card format du jour. Smart Media cards were once a popular card format for digital cameras; they are no longer manufactured, nor are they used in digital cameras. SD or Smart Digital cards are (as of late 2006) a the most popular card format in consumer cameras, but are "only" available in capacities of up to 8GB.
10. Figure in the accessories! Most cameras don't come with a memory card or a card reader. Add them in when you're totalling cost. And don't forget batteries --get an extra set and a charger. And a bag, and...;-) - Choose a memory card with enough capacity to hold at least 400 images at the camera's highest JPEG resolution. This is equivalent to 11 rolls of 36-exposure film, and is adequate for most people.
11. Make room for zoom. With zoom you can switch between close up and a faraway point. There is a very important thing to think about when buying a camera and that is the difference between optical and digital zoom. Optical zoom measures the ability of the camera's lens and other parts to capture more light, and more detail, from a particular faraway point. That means that you get better-quality pictures taken from a distance while digital zoom works by capturing only the central portion of the entire image received by the sensor. It basically means that the digital zoom is really only a cropping tool, since it cuts off the parts of the image that would be out of the field of view if a longer focal length lens had been used. As optical zoom is much better and more clear don't get fooled with advertisements of digital zooms, it's the optical zoom you should be watching.

Tips

· Image Stabilization: With this feature, you can zoom in on your kids on stage 10 rows back (turn off the flash)and get a nice clear picture. Cameras without it will blur when you zoom or shake the camera while pressing the shutter.
· When buying a camera take a good look at memory card prices. Computer shops and office supply shops tend to be a lot cheaper than camera shops
·On cameras with a substantial internal buffer (most medium or high-end models) you won't notice much improvement in speed between normal and high speed cards unless you do action photography.
· Look at the lens on the front of the camera - generally a bigger the piece of glass in front will translate to more light gathering capability, which in turn means better performance in low light situations. This is not a hard and fast rule, more like a rule of thumb.